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Promises Made During the Hiring Process Can Expose Employers to Liability
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In a competitive job market, it may be tempting to say—or pay—anything to attract top talent. But employers should take care to ensure that what they tell applicants during the recruiti...
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Are Third Parties Excused From Liability for Aiding and Abetting Unlawful Employment Practices? Don't (A)bet on It . . .
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On May 5, 2021, the Oregon Court of Appeals determined that "any person"—not just employers or employees—can be subject to liability for aiding and abetting an unlawful employment pract...
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Employee Noncompete Agreements Have Uncertain Future after Executive Order
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Federal government to consider supplanting state law with nationwide ban or limits on noncompetes.
President Biden signed an executive order today encouraging the Federal Trade Commission...
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New Oregon Laws Impacting Employers in 2021
Jul 21, 2021
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The Oregon Legislature passed a number of bills this session that may affect employers, including new restricting noncompetition agreements, expanding employment and school district discrimination definitions related to hairstyles and dress codes, an...
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How HOT Is Too HOT? Oregon OSHA’s New High and Extreme Heat Rule
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During Oregon’s extreme heat wave in June, an agricultural worker in Marion County tragically passed away as a result of heat illness. In response, Oregon OSHA adopted a temporary emergenc...
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NLRB General Counsel Declares That College Athletes Are Employees
On September 29, 2021, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo (the “GC”) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued General Counsel Memorandum 21-08 (“GC Memo”) announcing that scholarship athletes at private universities playing football in the...
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